School Improvement

As schools prepare for a return in the fall, educators have an opportunity to envision and create a “new normal.” In this recorded webinar, Jay McTighe and Greg Curtis present ideas from their book, Leading Modern Learning: A Blueprint for Vision Driven Schools, 2nd ed., that offer a compelling vision for a contemporary education.

Understand and utilize a framework for systemic equity. Author Lauryn Mascareñaz shares how to move equity work out of the “team” setting–where only a few members hold the work–and into multiple spaces and systems.

Build a toolkit of strategies and ideas for creating a positive culture in your building. Gain effective school leadership practices through this one-hour webinar with school improvement expert Karen Power. Discover actionable steps for building a positive school culture and much more.

Often schools overlook the greatest vehicle to positively transform school culture: student voice.

Ryan Donlan, EdD, is a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership in the Bayh College of Education at Indiana State University and served for 20 years in traditional and charter schools in K–12 education.

Joellen Killion serves as the senior advisor for Learning Forward. With more than 40 years’ experience, she leads, facilitates, and contributes to initiatives related to examining the link between professional learning and student learning.

Sal Herrera is the director of student support services in Fremont, California. He specializes in coaching collaborative teams, designing an effective multitiered system of supports (MTSS), and building a culture of collective responsibility.

Christopher Jenson, MD, is a senior adviser for public health concerns in school districts and educational operations. Dr. Jenson brings a unique set of skills, knowledge, and experiences to his advisory role.

Samuel Nix, EdD, has been an educator for more than twenty years with a background as a teacher, middle and high school principal, and chief of schools in a variety of school settings.

Join implementation science expert and author of Implement with IMPACT, Jenice Pizzuto, to learn about the difference between implementation and implementation science— and why, as leaders, you should know and care about the difference as you fund and lead change efforts. Participants will receive tools for immediate use in their districts.